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PY64 BZJ

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY64 BZJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 114,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 109,603 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 109,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 105,512 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2023 101,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,192 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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PY64 BZJ is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 92,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY64 BZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY64 BZJ registered?

PY64 BZJ is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is PY64 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY64 BZJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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